Archives for December 2020

Deneki Chronicles: Sight Fishing for Trout
As good as it gets. Photo: Jeff Forsee. We're really lucky to have an extremely diverse trout fishery at Alaska West. It's not uncommon during any...

Aquatic Insects in Alaska
The saying is, 'everything is bigger in Alaska'. This also includes bugs. For example, the giant water bug (lethocerus americanus) found in Southeastern Alaska can grow up to 2.5 inches...

Fly Tying: Mini Krystal Shrimp
Mini Krystal Shrimp Originator: Dave Stanley. Photos and Instruction by Mike Brown. Mike Brown is the owner of Mossy’s Fly Shop in Anchorage, AK. A lifelong Alaskan with a passion...

Deneki Chronicles: Spey Fishing – Finish Your Swing with Some Action
Now give it some action. Photo: Nick Chambers. Here's a scenario that most two-handed anglers can relate to; You've made a nice cast to the opposite...

Alaska: The Last Frontier
We realize we have been posting a lot about The Bahamas and our Andros South Lodge. With all that's going, even with all the inconveniences, we can't help feeling oddly...

Opening Week: Andros South Lodge
We’ve had a great start to our 2020/21 season at Andros South Lodge and had a fantastic time during our Fall Bonefish School. WOW! What a journey it has been...

How’s the fishing in The Bahamas?
Someone recently asked us "How's the fishing in The Bahamas?" Well...let me show you. More on fishing in The Bahamas March 2021 Bonefish SchoolAll about Andros South Lodge

Mousin’ with Stuart Foxall
Deer hair mouse pattern It’s pretty well known that one of the most exciting and fun ways to catch fish at Alaska West or fly outs from Rapids Camp Lodge...